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Find a library near you

Find opening times, facilities, events and activities across Cumberland libraries.

How to search this page

You can find a library or archive centre by:

  • searching the map
  • typing in what you're looking for into the search bar
  • selecting a filter

For more information on charges, borrowing limits and loans, read our library section.

If you have any queries, you can contact the library service online.

Christmas and New Year opening hours

The Archive Centres (Carlisle and Whitehaven) and all libraries will be closed on:

  • Christmas Day - Wednesday 25 December
  • Boxing Day - Thursday 26 December
  • New Year’s Eve - Tuesday 31 December - apart from Carlisle, Whitehaven and Workington libraries
  • New Year’s Day - Wednesday 1 January

Normal hours resume from Thursday 2 January 2025.

Check the opening hours of:

Aspatria Library

Opening hours, facilities and activities available at Aspatria Library.

Brampton Library

Opening hours, facilities and activities available at Brampton Library.

Carlisle Archive Centre

Information on opening hours, sources and local studies available at this archive centre.

Carlisle Library

Opening hours, facilities and activities available at Carlisle Library.

Carlisle West Library Link

Opening hours, facilities and activities available at Carlisle West Library Link.

Cleator Moor Library

Opening hours, facilities and activities available at Cleator Moor Library.

Cockermouth Library Link

Opening hours, facilities and activities available at Cockermouth Library Link.

Denton Holme Library Link

Opening hours, facilities and activities available at Denton Holme Library Link.

Distington Library Link

Opening hours, facilities and activities available at Distington Library Link.

Egremont Library

Opening hours, facilities and activities available at Egremont Library.